Wisdom For Today - June

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June 12

Wisdom for Today
Recovery is a spiritual journey. For each of us this journey is different. We all use the same steps, but the process is different and unique for each of us, even though we travel the same path. Each of us must find our own understanding of personal acceptance and surrender. Each of us must find our own personal relationship with a Power outside of ourselves. Each of must look deeply and honestly at ourselves. Each of us must make the changes necessary to live life in recovery. Each of us has our own repair work to do to restore the brokenness of our lives. And each of us must find a way to maintain our ongoing growth.
Yet, in all that we need do, there is one constant, none of what we must do can be done alone. All of what we must do to walk this walk is done in the spirit of “We.” This ‘We’ may be the relationships we build in and through the fellowship. It may be the relationship we build with a Greater Spirit, or it may be the unity we all share in the journey called recovery. All of what is described here is spiritual. It becomes a part of who we are, and this spiritual experience leads us along this journey. This common spiritual experience is what makes recovery work for each of us. Do I see the common spiritual experience working for me in my recovery?
Meditations for the Heart
Recovery brings us a sense of freedom and happiness we have never known before. We can, perhaps for the first time in our lives experience joy. Our problems seem to disappear as we work the steps and use the principles of this program to guide us. Those problems we still have do not trouble us, for we know that we have been given the tools we need to address whatever may come our way. One day after another passes, and we see the promises happen in our lives. From time to time we look back and see just how far we have come, but we also know that the journey is not over. Each day we will be given new tasks that we need pay attention to. Each day we are given opportunity for growth. Each day we gain new insights and new understanding of who we are and who our Higher Power is. Do I see each day as an opportunity for growth?
Petitions to my Higher Power
God,
Deepen my understanding of who You are and how important You are for my recovery. Deepen my gratitude for the mystery of all that is spiritual. Expand my vision and open my ears to see and hear Your presence in my life. Let me continue on my personal spiritual journey this day wherever You may lead me.
Amen